Episode 32 Do you like to play mind games?

Lisa Thal is an Author, Speaker, and Life Coach. She wrote the book, "Three Word Meetings" for you. A Simple Strategy to Engage, Inspire, and Empower Your Team. Lisa helps provide fun and exciting 3-word Topics to get your sales team motivated and inspired. It is guaranteed to save you time and have your team more engaged during the sales meeting. Make an impact on those you lead by using three words!

 

In this episode, we learn to play mind games to our advantage.

 

How many times have you heard someone or even yourself say, "That's just my luck," "Par for the course," "It's going to take a miracle for me to achieve this," or " It's so hard to get in front of decision-makers?" At times we can be our own worst enemy. Well, that changes today.

 

The psychological and emotional state we are experiencing at any given moment tends to shape our story. We start to develop these emotional habits, sometimes not even realizing it and guess what? The mind always wins the battle.

 

Almost everyone has heard the saying "mind over matter," but how easy is it to implement that into everyday life? For most people, it's much easier said than done. 

 

Keep in mind that 80% is our mindset, and 20% are the mechanics of what we do.

 

Here are nine strategies to help build up your willpower and work towards being able to use mind over matter.

 

1. Meditate

Although many people think that meditation is nothing more than sitting quietly, studies have shown that it's incredibly advantageous to your mental and physical health. That's because when you meditate, you're working towards putting yourself in a better state of mind. Why is this important? Because it will help you be more focused and mindful of your body so you can overcome challenges when you need to the most.

 

2. Active Meditation

Exercise is very beneficial for your body, and it's great for your mind? Going for a walk or a hike in the woods can help clear your mind of the chatter. It allows you to open your mind and create solutions to challenges you may be facing. You will start developing solutions versus reasons why you not able to move forward. It works so well you may end up becoming more active than ever.

 

3. Visualize Success

Visualizing yourself, achieving your goals can help you. It is critical to strengthen your mind to overcome obstacles. You are trying to get in front of a key decision-maker. Visualize the person answering your call and saying thank god you called today. I have been waiting for your call. Yes, I need your help. I know your laughing. Be confident and keep moving forward. You can go a long way and help you make it through, simply because your mind is powerful.

 

4. Focus

The saying what you Focus on, you get, is so true. Focus on your goals and put all your attention to achieving them. It would be best if you had focus time on your calendar every day. What do you need to accomplish? Doing something each day towards your goal will build momentum and confidence that you are doing something.

 

5. Build Your Ego

The words Believe you can, and you will or believe you can't, and you won't is what I am talking about is the message. The dialogue you have with yourself is essential to achieving your mind over matter. Tell yourself you can do it and be your biggest cheerleader. Believe in yourself, and you're more likely to push through your challenges. Create a three-word mantra - "I got this!" "Believe and Achieve!"

 

6. Change Your Habits

If you give up when things get tough or retreat, knowing that things won't get better, you're only going to let yourself down. So shift your habits and recall a situation that was challenging that you achieved. Recall those moments you overcame in a tough situation, to remind yourself you have been here before and found a way.

 

7. Feed Your Mind

You can learn a lot from other people who have harnessed the power of mind over matter, and books or podcasts are some of the best ways. Surround yourself with people that inspire you and stop spending your time with those that bring you down. You are whom you spend time with, choose wisely.

 

8. Learn From Your Shortfalls

One reason why mind over matter doesn't work for us because we can't get over failures that we have experienced in the past. We believe that because things didn't work out before, they probably aren't going to work out in the future. By removing this way of thinking and focusing on changing things for the better, you are much more likely to see success with your willpower. For example, if you fell short closing that new account, ask the client what kept us from working together. You can gain valuable insight and use that information moving forward. Remind yourself they said no at this point, not forever.

 

9. Change Your Attitude

Negativity isn't going to get you anywhere when it comes to strengthening your mind to overcome challenges or other obstacles. That is why it's essential to develop a healthy and positive attitude and frame of mind. Believe you can and you will. Most people put that doubt in their minds because of fear. It is a way to protect yourself from disappointment. Become Fearless!

 

 It's up to you. Make the conscious decision to recondition your mind with empowering thoughts. Create more certainty - believe that you are capable of achieving great things. It's all about Mind over Matter and You Matter!